Updating a previous report, Albert Breer, of the Boston Herald, reports the deal free-agent CB Tory James (Bengals) signed with the New England Patriots could be worth up to $2.7 million if certain incentives are reached, according NFL.com's Adam Schefter.

Citing a report from the NFL Network's Adam Schefter, the Boston Globe's Mike Reiss reports the New England Patriots have had talks with free-agent CB Tory James (Bengals). James' agent, Mark Bartelstein, has confirmed the two sides were talking. "The Patriots are obviously a terrific organization and we've had conversations. There are a number of teams that we've talked to, and we hope to get something done this week," Bartelstein said.

Chick Ludwig, of the Dayton Daily News, reports Cincinnati Bengals CB Patrick Body will likely push for more playing time in 2006. He gained experience in kick coverage and special teams during 2005, which was his rookie year. He may be given an opportunity to start at right cornerback in place of CB Tory James, who has lost a step.

Cincinnati Bengals CB Tory James, who currently leads the NFL in interceptions with five, credits his success this season to improved physical health, reports Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com. "This is the best I've felt physically at any point since I've been in the league," said James. "Maybe I do have some tread left that some guys don't. When I got hurt early, that kind of set me back."

Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals CB Tory James said he is in great shape for the 2004 season after wearing down late last season. "Last year, I was all right, but it wasn't the whole me," James said. "Now, I'm in the best shape of my life."

Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals CB Tory James believes rookie CB Keiwan Ratliff can make an impact in the Bengals' defensive backfield this season. "The guy is a playmaker, he's proven that," James said. "You can't make plays if you can't run. You can't teach guys to make plays. It's instinctive. A guy is a playmaker, or he isn't and we've got some."

Bill Koch and Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, report newly acquired Cincinnati Bengals CB Deltha O'Neal is expected to compete for a starting corner job opposite CB Tory James this season. "He's going to get a chance to compete just like the guy on the other side, Tory James," head coach Marvin Lewis said. This will also enable the team to take their time in developing second-year CB Dennis Weathersby.

Cincinnati Bengals CB Tory James has added much-needed leadership and ball-hawking skills to a Bengals' secondary that has lacked that for years. He already has three interceptions. No Bengals CB has had more than three in a season since Corey Sawyer had five interceptions in 1997.

Updating previous reports, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports Cincinnati Bengals CB Tory James (abdominal) returned to practice Monday, Aug. 4, after missing the scrimmage and mock game with an abdominal injury.